Jim Lindsey
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Position: RB
Date of Birth: November 24, 1944
Height / Weight: 6'2" / 210 lbs
First Team: MIN (1966)
Last Team: MIN (1972)
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Career Summary
Last Updated: February 10, 2025
Jim Lindsey - NFL Career Overview
Position: Running Back (RB)Date of Birth: November 24, 1944
Career History
- Team: Minnesota Vikings
- Years Active: 1966 - 1972
Career Highlights and Accomplishments
- Drafted in the 1966 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings.
- Played a key role in the Vikings' backfield during his tenure, contributing both as a runner and receiver.
- Part of the team during a time when the Vikings were building towards becoming a dominant force in the NFL.
- Known for his speed and agility, making significant contributions in both rushing and passing plays.
- Helped the team reach the NFC Championship game in 1969, a pivotal year in Vikings history.
Post-NFL Career
- Jim Lindsey has remained involved in football and has contributed to the sport in various capacities after his playing days.
While Jim Lindsey may not be as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the Minnesota Vikings during the late 1960s and early 1970s were significant in helping to establish the franchise's success in the NFL.
Source: gpt-4o-mini
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